Application Purpose Principle Passion Virtue Character Calling Leadership Grace Christ We usually think of passion as a kind of conviction, like love. We say, “I am passionate about this or that.” And it is true that passion is a kind…
Day: August 2, 2010
Inside The Box
Thinking “outside the box” or “coloring outside the lines” is a popular idea in the business world today. People and organizations are told to think outside the box or color outside the lines as a way to stimulate creativity when…
Organizational Design & Development
No one can see the back of his or her own head. Similarly, it is very difficult for business owners and senior managers to see their own organizations objectively. A different viewpoint is required. Working smarter begins with thinking smarter—seeing…
Non-Profit Marketing
Do secular marketing principles work with non-profit organizations, i.e, churches, ministries, religious colleges, universities, etc.? Yes and no. Of course they do what they are designed to do—bring maximum profits to the bottom line. But is that the mission of…
No Neutrality!
The thesis is that if and when Christians individually and as a community assert the kingship of Jesus Christ in the world (this present evil world, alienated from God, the Father), the world will not merely oppose such a confession…
More Than Money
Board Room More Than Money Bored Dumb Board Development Board Fundamentals This is the first in a series of articles that examine some of the analysis and solutions provided by the work of John Carver and his Policy Governance® model…
Management Model
Every organization must have a model, foundation or some sort of basis of evaluation. We use a model developed by James Regal. It posits four primary areas of business administration that must be managed by every business, five if you…
Mission
People Our success depends on our ability to help our clients succeed in their endeavors. Doing what we can to help our clients accomplish their goals is our first priority. We do this by taking both a reflective and a…
MarketPlan
Strategic, Practical, Creative The key element to marketing success is working a practical or doable plan that takes a holistic approach to your business and marketing efforts. Marketing success is not rocket science, but is simply the consistency of working…
Leadership
Application Purpose Principle Passion Virtue Character Calling Leadership Grace Christ A contemporary theory of leadership states that there are three basic ways that people become leaders. The first two explain the leadership development for a small number of people, the…